Topic : Exercise

I am a voung overweight mother and looking for exercise ideas...Need to lose about 75 pounds. Please feel free to contact me my email is r_best@comcast.net I also need support. Have no motivation..please help. Renee

Hello there, 

Im sure everyone has heard millions of ways to exercise and new methods people or trainers are now using either at the gym or in video.   

The reality, I think, is that everything is the same.  I am a firm believer that there is a progression that needs to take place.  What I mean is if you are a beginner just starting to work out well, maybe you should stay away fromt he stability ball if you do not know how to use it.  If you are an intermediate exerciser well then the ball would be great.  If you are and advanced exerciser well then there are a whole bunch of things to do.   

To me however I dont really care if you are a beginner or an advance exerciser.  I have noticed that the best workout that i have seen work for people with different body types and lifestyles is a 20 to 30 minutes of cardio at 60% to 75% of your target heart rate 4 times a week and by lifting weights 3 times a week with in a full body circuit training.  This is very generic but there are different ways you can mix things up that will keep your body guessing and never plataeu. 

Best of luck to you all. 

LOS 

  

 You are so right. I also use another approach with my exercising. I try to keep the bulk of my work outs in activities that need no, or very little, external equipment. I travel with my husband alot, and you can't always count on gyms or equipment. Having a routine that depends on machines can lead to excuses of not working out. I have a treadmill at home, but walk outside quite a bit anyway, as I have to resort to that frequently when out of town. I also have a strength routine that involves push-ups, crunches, squats, etc, as they can be done in the hotel room. If you don't need external equipment, you eliminate one of the excuses to not work out.

Hello everyone,  

 

Here is a fun way to exercise if you enjoy dancing!  

  

   It is called Dance dance revolution. It is a 'video game' for various popular gaming systems!  

  

   There are different song speeds, games to get new music, dance instruction to give you the basic steps, a WORKOUT mode to keep track of time calories, and progress! It can be done alone, or with a friend..  

  

   As you see in the picture, you have a 'dance pad'  you stand on, that works like a joystick, and to use your feet to follow the arrows on the TV screen! Fast or slow, its up to you!  

As an extra I dance with hand weights as well.. pushing up with the up arrow, back with the back etc.. adds muscle, and burns more calories.  

  

   Personally over a period of aprox 2-3 months of eating a lot better, and playing 3-4 days a week (most weeks, less others) I went down almost 6 pant sizes! Now that I have more muscle tone, I am able to eat many more types of food, and still lose weight! Its amazing! I love the varity of rutine, the comfert of home the reasonalble price, and we can take it with us when we travel if we wish! You could even play it with your older children!!  

  

   I dont want to post anything 'company specific' on here, so if anyone wants more info try seaching online, or email me at denisebickford@hotmail.com! No, I dont sell them, or anything, I just love how this game works for exercising, and I got results, its different, and I would love to help others in my success!!!  

  

   PS.. I am a 25 year old female, married (though my husband is away serving in Iraq, which is what inspired me to lose some weight while he is away!) 

I was out of town, and allowed my compliant attitude with relatives sabotage my weight loss. So, I'm back where I started but haven't given up. I learned some lessons from this that will help me in the future.
My frustration lately is that I always seem to be starting over with my workouts. It doesn't take long to lose hard won gains in length and intensity of workouts. On the other hand, it doesn't take too long to get back up to speed, but it can be annoying. I keep telling myself my main goal is weight loss, toning, and flexibility, not the Olympics!

I am trying to loose weight but I am very worried I am not going to be able to do it.  I am having a hard time getting started and do not have much money to do this with.  DOes anyone have any suggestions?

Of course you can do it. If you want to lose weight it doesn't have to cost anything more then your hard work that you have to put in. You didn't say how much you want to lose? You could start by walking every day and add more time as you get fitter. When you buy groceries by more fruit and vegetables and start drinking water at least 6-8 glass a day, don't drink any soda pop. Try to eat fresh foods you prepare your self and try and cut out all the processed foods and packaged foods. 

 I'll be happy to help you in any way I can. 

I am trying to lose weight, but I just dont have the time or energy to do it. I spend all my  time taking care of my 4 month old, and taking care of the home.

I am trying to loose weight  too and just recently I have lost my job and I feel so down .I am now sending out about 15 C.V a day and I know I am strong enough to loose this dam weight. You will loose it too, keep focused on what you really want ! even place cards where u have food that puts the pounds on, just to remind urself as I have to do stuff like that to remind me I dont need 1/2 of what I eat. Take care and I know you will get there...gpwh@iol.ie